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27 Jun 09

More fodder for writing as embodying many different forms.

Often, in school, students write only to prove that they did something they were asked to do, in order to get credit for it. Or, students are taught a single type of writing and are led to believe this type will suffice in all situations. Writers outside of school have many different purposes beyond demonstrating accountability, and they practice myriad types and genres. In order to make sure students are learning how writing differs when the purpose and the audience differ, it is important that teachers create opportunities for students to be in different kinds of writing situations, where the relationships and agendas are varied. Even within academic settings, the characteristics of good writing vary among disciplines; what counts as a successful lab report, for example, differs from a successful history paper, essay exam, or literary interpretation.
- This is such a loaded statement--in a great way. I feel that our teachers are scared away from teaching any type of writing that is not academic or testable. Likewise, I feel our students are often robbed of original voice because they are not allowed the freedom to explore other media, or the opportunity to see other forms of writing as legitimate. - on 2009-06-27
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24 Apr 09

NCTE framework for curriculum and assessment of 21st Century skills.

23 Nov 08

Presentation from NCTE2008 that attempts to take Shakespeare to the class of 2020.

19 Nov 08

The NCTE has created a Ning site for its upcoming conference.

01 Aug 08

09 May 08

Students possess knowledge about written language and a variety of forms of writing; quality instruction reflects students’ experience and knowledge.
Writing is a social activity; writing instruction should be embedded in social contexts. Students can take responsibility in shaping the classroom structures that facilitate their work.
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- Writing is effectively used as a tool for thinking and learning throughout the curriculum.
- Assessment that both benefits individual writers and their teachers’ instructional planning is embedded within curricular experiences and represented by collections of key pieces of writing created over time.
- Authors and teachers who write can offer valuable insights to students by mentoring them into process and making their own writing processes more visible.
- Technology provides writers the opportunity to create and present writing in new and increasingly flexible ways, particularly in combination with other media.